W. Va. Code §§ 24D-2-1 to 24D-2-10 § 24D-2-9
Existing cable services protected.
Operative Text
Cable services being provided to tenants on the effective date of this article may not be prohibited or otherwise prevented so long as the tenant continues to request such services.
West Virginia Code § 24D-2-9 establishes that cable services already being delivered to tenants when this article took effect cannot be cut off, blocked, or otherwise stopped as long as the tenant keeps requesting those services. The rule essentially grandfathers in existing cable access, preventing any party from eliminating service that was already in place. It creates a protected status for cable arrangements that predate the article's effective date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24D-2-9, property owners and managers who had cable services running to tenants at the time this article became effective are generally expected to leave those arrangements undisturbed. A compliant operator avoids taking steps — such as removing infrastructure, canceling building-wide agreements, or denying access — that would cut off a tenant's pre-existing cable service. Reviewing the status of any cable arrangements in place at the article's effective date is a standard part of understanding obligations under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 24D-2-9 of the West Virginia Code gives tenants a protected right to continue receiving cable services that were already being provided when this article took effect, as long as the tenant continues to request them. If a landlord attempts to block or eliminate that pre-existing service, this provision may be relevant as a basis for raising a complaint or asserting a defense. Tenants who believe their existing cable access has been improperly disrupted may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with West Virginia housing law for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 26, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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